Recommended Songs for Group Gymnastics: A Collection of Tracks to Elevate Your Routine [2026]

When it comes to the highlights of a school sports day, group gymnastics definitely stands out! In recent years, out of concern for safety, there’s been a trend away from large-scale pyramids and similar formations.

Even so, seeing a large group move in perfect sync and perform a variety of routines is truly moving.

Group gymnastics has countless memorable moments, and to elevate them, BGM is absolutely essential! Classical pieces that are considered the standard are beautiful, of course, but J-pop songs that everyone knows are also extremely popular! In this article, we’ll carefully select and introduce recommended songs for group gymnastics BGM from a wide range of genres—use it as a guide for your playlist!

Playlist

Recommended Songs for Group Gymnastics: A Collection of Tracks to Elevate Your Routine [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	STARSSnow Man		Snow Man creates a song to support taking on challenges
2	Give it everything you’ve got!FRUITS ZIPPER		Rousing challengers with a high-octane fight song filled with a sense of speed
3	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song that expresses the transitions of life
4	OrangeSPYAIR		SPYAIR’s “Orange” is the theme song for the Haikyu!! movie, a band number imbued with messages of youth and reunion.
5	The Greatest ShowThe Greatest Showman Cast		A song from The Greatest Showman
6	Miracle of BondsMAN WITH A MISSION×milet		Demon Slayer opening theme song
7	HeroYOASOBI		YOASOBI's opening theme song for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
8	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		Omoinotake’s long-distance love song
9	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		An award-winning song depicting the struggles and growth of youth
10	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		A powerful pop track by CANDY TUNE that faces adversity head-on and went viral
11	I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā		Sambomaster’s hot-blooded rock number
12	GOATNumber_i		Number_i’s debut song with a hip-hop vibe
13	breakthroughSUPER BEAVER		SUPER BEAVER's fiery rock song
14	GUTS !arashi		An anthem that shakes off hesitation and embraces challenge
15	Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō		Perfect for group gymnastics: Taro Hakase’s Latin piece
16	The Zero Sense10-FEET		The theme song of the Slam Dunk movie is trending
17	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Hymn to Life
18	GIFTMr.Children		Mr.Children’s inspirational song “GIFT”
19	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Introduction to Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Support Song Works
20	This Is MeThe Greatest Showman		A moving song that conveys self-affirmation and diversity
21	Synchro BOM-BA-YESatō Naoki		Synchro Bom-Ba-Ye is perfect for group gymnastics
22	Dear sunriseŌtsuki Maki		Maki Otsuki’s message song of hope and challenge
23	DepartureSatō Naoki		Theme song of the pilot drama
24	AcaciaBUMP OF CHICKEN		A heartwarming anthem of support that sings of friendship and hope
25	Code BlueSatō Naoki		The Appeal of the Theme Song from Code Blue
26	We AreONE OK ROCK		A song of hope that stirs the hearts of the young
27	ultramarineYOASOBI		A powerful song that gives you the courage to pursue your dreams
28	Everyone’s CourageMatsumoto Akihiko		The moving song from Summer Wars
29	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s “Eiko no Kakubashi” is a staple song at school sports festivals.
30	ROOFTOPS feat. Satoshi Fujiwara (Official HIGE DANDism)KERENMI		A song of courage to overcome wounds and strive together with friends
31	Tumbling high in the sky!!Wada Takafumi		Choreograph a group gymnastics performance to Takafumi Wada’s grand composition
32	Tufted puffinHakasé Tarō		Etupirka, a signature piece by violinist Taro Hakase
33	prideGReeeeN		GreeeeN’s “pride” is a cheer song.
34	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI: Adventure and Positivity
35	HeroAmuro Namie		Namie Amuro's Olympic theme song
36	Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK		Avoiding wasted nights and living youth to the fullest
37	sunflowerHakasé Tarō		Himawari by Taro Hakase
38	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		Soar high by making weakness your ally
39	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		“Otona Blue” is a gem of a song that portrays the troubles of youth.
40	gentianWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Rindou' is the prefectural flower of Kumamoto and it's moving.
41	Kitearashi		Arashi’s support message song “Kite”
42	Overturesugiyama kouichi		Koichi Sugiyama's Dragon Quest Overture is a masterpiece.
43	Everyone is free.Half time Old		“Everyone Is Free” is an exciting/rousing track
44	He is the pirate.Klaus Badelt/Hans Zimmer		Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack song
45	energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi		"Energy Flow" is a classic healing song.
46	swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu		YOASOBI × Midories' SDGs Support Song
47	Grand Escape feat. Toko MiuraRADWIMPS		The moving theme song of Weathering with You, a masterpiece by RADWIMPS
48	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A song that sprints through the moments of youth with all its might
49	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ youth support song
50	See You Again (ft. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa		Wiz Khalifa’s memorial ballad
51	Rising SunYoshida Kiyoshi		Feeling uplifted by a Japanese-style wagaku piece
52	Rikuoh – Main Theme –Takayuki Hattori		Main Theme of Rikuō
53	LemonYonezu Kenshi		Let’s successfully pull off a group gymnastics performance to Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon.”
54	Ten Thousand Cheers, A Thousand ChantsRADWIMPS		A famous RADWIMPS song that portrays the dreams and hopes of young people
55	SMILE ~Like a Clear, Sunlit Sky~Kuwata Keisuke		An encouraging song by Keisuke Kuwata that's suitable for a sports day
56	SummerHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s “Summer,” a nostalgic Japanese-style melody
57	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		A dynamic, exhilarating pop tune by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
58	BetelgeuseYuuri		An inspiring song with a starry-sky motif
59	Sing-alongHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP’s gymnastics theme song
60	The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP		The One and Only Flower in the World
61	Ryōma-denSatō Naoki		The powerful sound of the Ryomaden theme
62	WonderlandMaksim Mrvica		Maxim's classical × beat fusion track
63	Oriental WindHisaishi Joe		Color the group gymnastics performance with Joe Hisaishi’s classical pieces
64	Everyone is a heroAI		A popular AI song will be aired in an au commercial.
65	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A live anthem with a rock-style up-tempo vibe
66	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		Pokémon OP, a song of hope and adventure
67	The Legend of AshitakaHisaishi Joe		Grand, epic songs are recommended for large-group performances.
68	Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS		Highly popular as the theme song of Weathering with You
69	graceFuji Kaze		A hopeful song about facing oneself
70	Stand Out Fit InONE OK ROCK		A powerful song that stays true to oneself
71	RisingYoshida Kyōdai		The fusion of the Yoshida Brothers’ Tsugaru-shamisen and contemporary sounds
72	Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu		A powerful song that sings of youthful struggles and hope
73	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Mela!” is a cheer song suited for school sports days.
74	JIN – Jin – Main TitleTakamiyuu		A moving musical work of a neurosurgeon and the Edo period
75	Circle of LifeElton John		Perfect for group gymnastics with songs from The Lion King
76	Not fleetingSUPER BEAVER		A moving, heart-stirring ballad that expresses the bonds of life
77	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		Queen’s signature song fires up the group gymnastics performance
78	chantAdo		Ado’s overwhelming vocal prowess and exotic EDM sound
79	RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Perfect for anime theme songs and background music for group gymnastics
80	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		Insert song from RADWIMPS’s famous work Your Name.
81	Blood, Sweat & Tears -Japanese Ver.-BTS		BTS song earns high praise for love and desire
82	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		Swift shifts to pop, positive theme
83	Heaven and HellOfufenbakku		The appeal of exhilarating classic songs perfect for sports days
84	Your wish makes the world shine.MISIA		Introducing insert songs from the popular nighttime show at Tokyo DisneySea
85	superstarKetsumeishi		A hip-hop and pop fusion, a cheering anthem that celebrates talent
86	Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		I feel energized by Sandaime’s dance tracks
87	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		A rhapsody depicting a magical world with a muscle-bound protagonist
88	Soul RevolutionSuperfly		An all-out hype song to fire up the school sports festival
89	Z Legend ~The Fanfare Won’t Stop~Momoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A cheering song by Momoclo about courage and teamwork
90	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		RADIO FISH’s explosively popular song shines at school sports days.
91	In the Blueikimonogakari		A refreshing pop song by Ikimonogakari